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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-07 HPC MIN0 • HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION July 7, 1997 Present: Roger Tomten, chairman Jeff Johnson, Howard Lieberman, and Brent Peterson Absent: Katherine Francis, Robert Kimbrel and Jay Michels Others: Sue Fitzgerald, planning Chairman Tomten called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes Mr. Tomten suggested a clarification in the wording of Case 97 -24 to indicate the plans were changed to have the primary entryway at the east elevation rather than the north elevation as indicated in the architectural renderings. Mr. Tomten also asked that it be noted in Case 97 -4 that the applicant had withdrawn the concept of internally lit signage. Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Peterson, moved approval of the minutes of June 2, 1997, as corrected. Case No. DR/97 -10 Approval of exterior sign at 129 1/2 S. Main St. Dave McNamera, applicant. This case was tabled until later in the meeting. The Commission considered the request when Diane Wagner was present representing Mr. McNamera. Most of the discussion centered on the placement of the sign at the second floor elevation rather than at the sign band elevation. Mr. Johnson also noted that the building owner, Sandy Hudson, is aware of the HPC's concern regarding signage and suggested that it would help if an overall signage plan were developed to provide good exposure for all tenants. Mr. Johnson moved approval as conditioned with a fourth condition that the sign be lowered to the vicinity of the sign band and clarifying that condition No. 2, no additional signage, does not preclude the use of window signage. Mr. Lieberman seconded the motion; all in favor. Case No. DR/97 -11 Design review of exterior paint and signage at 110 E. Myrtle St. Mark Balay, applicant. Mr. Balay was out of town and unable to attend the meeting. Ms. Fitzgerald noted that color samples had been provided. She said there is some question regarding the number of signs as there will be building tenants; 0 the submission of a sign plan is a condition of approval to address that concern. Mr. Johnson moved approval as conditioned with the suggestion that the colors be more gold than cream, as submitted. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion; all in favor. Case No. DR/97 -12 Design review of exterior dish antenna at 1825 Curve Crest Blvd. William Hickey, applicant for Washington County Extension Service. Mr. Hickey was present for the discussion. He explained the limited location options for placement of the antenna. The options are limited due to the design of the building and the fact that the Extension Service is a building tenant, he said. There was discussion as to alternatives for screening the antenna to limit visibility from the front elevation. There also was some discussion as to the need for the antenna given the Internet and other new technologies. Mr. Lieberman, seconded by Mr. Johnson, moved to table the request until the applicant determines whether an antenna is, in fact, needed or whether a smaller antenna might not suffice. If it is determined the antenna is essential, the applicant shall submit screening options /alternatives. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/97 -13 Design review of exterior sign at 322 N. Main St. Donna Tarras, applicant. Ms. Tarras was present for the discussion. Color samples were provided. Mr. Tomten noted that when Mr. Orff made application to add a door and window to the facade, the HPC suggested looking at the introduction of sign banding. Ms. Tarras said there is a problem with alignment on the facade. Mr. Johnson did some drawings at the table of possible banding with the forest green trim color or the French blue accent color. Ms. Tarras agreed Mr. Johnson's suggestions would be an improvement. Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Peterson, moved approval of the signage and colors as submitted with the two conditions of approval as recommended by staff, and the additional condition that some band of color will used across the facade with parapet treatment applied to the band to give it definition. Motion passed unanimously. 0 Case No. DR/97 -14 Design review of addition and renovation of Firstar Bank at 6001 Stillwater Blvd. Scott Nelson, applicant for the owner. Mr. Nelson was present for the discussion and explained the addition will duplicate the existing building in all details. New signage is not being requested. He said the addition of an ATM drive -thru will require the removal of one ash tree in order to save the existing oaks. He also noted that at the request of the city of Stillwater, the building will be tying into the sewer service; again, he said, existing trees will not be disturbed. Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. DR/97 -1 S Design review of building documents and signage for Culver's Frozen Custard Restaurant on Market Drive. Tim Balsimo, applicant for the owner. Present for the discussion were Tim Balsimo and Dave O'Brien, partner in the project. Shingle samples, photos and renderings were provided. It was noted the design and colors had been reviewed by the Target /Cub people. Initially, Target people wanted the primary facade color to be the dusty rose with parchment accent. However, the week of the HPC meeting, it was learned Target had no problem with the applicants' preference to use the parchment as the primary color with the dusty rose as the accent. There was considerable discussion about the site which gives the building exposure on all sides. Mr. Johnson made several suggested for adding design 'elements to treat the drive -thru as an exposed elevation. Ms. Fitzgerald later suggested that if the building were moved back slightly on the site, low landscaping could be added to soften the drive -thru elevation. Mr. Tomten asked about roof units. Mr. O'Brien explained that there will only be a ladder opening. The trash enclosure will be the same masonry as the building. There was also discussion regarding signage and the applicants' request for a changeable "flavor of the day" reader board. There was discussion of the nine conditions of approval as recommended by staff. 0 0 Condition No. 1. It was the consensus to allow the primary building color to be parchment with dusty rose accent, with the blue awning and shingle roof as submitted. Condition No. 2 was changed to allow two signs of no more than 90 feet, with the signage to be submitted to staff for final approval. Condition No. 3 was not changed. Condition No. 4 was changed to indicate the condition also applied to the parking lot lighting. Conditions 5 -9 were not changed. The following additional conditions of approval were made: • That pilaster treatment be provided at the corner of the north elevation and half -way into the drive -thru; • That a ladder access opening only, rather than a full opening, be allowed on the roof; • That landscaping be added to the drive -thru elevation; • That landscaping be completed within six months of occupancy or by June 1998; • That the reader board lettering be limited to the "flavor of the day," with the lettering to be movable, non - electronic. Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Lieberman, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. DR/97 -16 was withdrawn from the agenda. Other business: • Discussion of design implications of allowing a second residential unit on lots in the RB District. Karl Ranum was present and briefly explained his plans and request to construct a new garage with an efficiency -type apartment on the second floor. Members noted there is a concern about setting a precedent without having guidelines in place to evaluate applications. Mr. Tomten had prepared a list of suggested design guidelines. It was agreed to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission and provide the Planning Commission with Mr. Tomten's suggested guidelines. Mr. Tomten agreed to attend the Planning Commission meeting when the matter will be discussed again. • Ms. Fitzgerald informed members that the bids had been awarded for the Pioneer Park wall project and that the levee wall project is on schedule. • 171 Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Tomten, moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.; all in favor. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary